Oxford University Press Finance Manager and Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya

Oxford University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a department of the University of Oxford. 

It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. 

OUP East Africa Ltd (OUPEA) furthers the university’s mission in research, scholarship and education by publishing quality educational materials for Kenya. 

OUPEA is seeking to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals for the following positions:

Finance Manager
Job Ref MN 6067
 

Summary of the position: The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Managing Director. 

The job holder will be responsible for overseeing effective delivery of finance strategy within the branch, month-end and year-end financial activity and preparation of statutory accounts. 

He/She will prepare and maintain all financial transactions with SAP in line with group accounting policies and Generally Accepted Principles-GAAP.

Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent). 

A master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance is preferred. 

At least six (6) years of relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS and reporting, 5 years post articles and 3 years in a similar role is required. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounting for Assets, General Ledger Maintenance and reconciliations

Operations Manager
Job Ref MN 6068

Summary of the position: The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Managing Director. 

The job holder will be responsible for delivering the operational support services of the business (IT, Warehouse and Customer Services) to facilitate efficiency of staff, timely and reliable distribution of products and provision of quality customer service.

Qualifications
 

The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, preferably in IT or Business, with at least five (5) years experience and exposure to IT and distribution. 

The ideal candidate should have at least three (3) years experience in management, as well as experience in the preparation of budgets, management reports and business plans. 

This role is office-based with occasional local travel.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write with confidence quoting the position title in subject of the email or cover letter to reach us on or before 4th September 2014 to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted